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Almost Genius

Almost Genius

2015 - 2016

Grasping for Greatness

29th December 2015
Episode 1
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short.

Missed It By That Much

5th January 2016
Episode 2
Chris Fairbanks, April Richardson, and the Almost Genius cast are back with a smorgasbord of clips featuring people with some pretty big ideas, not all of which pan out in the end.

A Day Late and a Dollar Short

12th January 2016
Episode 3
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places, and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Check out a real-life lightsaber academy, the worst dating profiles EVER, plus a dance-off that's so bad, it's good!

Desperately Seeking Super

19th January 2016
Episode 4
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson shine the spotlight on those who strive for greatness but just miss the mark. Then, get ready for a mystical owl whisper, Zombie Apocalypse camp and a skateboarding taco.

"A" for Effort

26th January 2016
Episode 5
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give shout outs to the people who need all the props they can get - from the man with the biggest mouth in the world, to a monk who stayed out a little too late.

Daring the Universe

2nd February 2016
Episode 6
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those who reach for the stars, but fall flat on their asses - from the best local mall commercial ever, to a man who can drive a car and play the recorder at the same time.

Flying Too Close to the Sun

9th February 2016
Episode 7
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson raise a glass to those who try hard but don't quite hit the mark - from a pop' n' lockin' marine, to the burping queen.

Standing Ovation

16th February 2016
Episode 8
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give a round of applause to those who aren't quite ready for the spotlight. From a group of friends who get sexy on the slip 'n slide, to a dolphin Don Juan, to a funeral home dance party.

Yes You Can!

23rd February 2016
Episode 9
From past-their-prime partiers, to a high speed wardrobe malfunction, hosts Chris and April salute those competitors who struggle just to find the finish line.

We're #2

1st March 2016
Episode 10
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson turn lemons into hilarious lemonade, making the most of people who've soured on success.

Close But No Cigar

8th March 2016
Episode 11
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson aim the spotlight at the understudies in life. From an unbalanced pageant girl, to a banana-wielding Italian, to a literal pop-eye...we give those who continually fall short their moment to shine!

Sports Edition

22nd March 2016
Episode 12
From sprinting sumos, to super fan freakouts, and more balls to the face than you can count...hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those athletes who go for the gold but settle for silver.
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A celebration of the people, places, and things that try SO hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Comedians and performers are digitally inserted into viral videos to comment on and congratulate these people on their bravery and ingenuity as they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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